Chionanthus sabahensis

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Chionanthus sabahensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Chionanthus
Species:
C. sabahensis
Binomial name
Chionanthus sabahensis

Chionanthus sabahensis is a flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to Borneo.

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Description

Chionanthus sabahensis grows as a tree up to 13 m (40 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The bark is green. The flowers are greenish white. [3]

Distribution and habitat

Chionanthus sabahensis is endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sabah. Its habitat is montane forest from 1,350–2,200 metres (4,400–7,200 ft) elevation. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Tsen, S.; Matusin, D.; Damit, A.; Khoo, E.; Maycock, C.R.; Mohd Yusof, Nur Adillah; Nilus, R.; Sugau, J. & Pereira, J.T. (2020). "Chionanthus sabahensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T162023297A162033703. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T162023297A162033703.en . Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "Chionanthus sabahensis Kiew". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 Kiew, Ruth (April 2002). "Chionanthus sabahensis Kiew". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 4. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 157. ISBN   983-2181-27-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.


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